US Bridges

Deans Ferry Road over Longs Branch

Fair

Blount County, Alabama · 1 1/2 MI N of County Line · Structure no. 011861

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deans Ferry Road over Longs Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Deans Ferry Road over Longs Branch in Blount County, Alabama. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDeans Ferry Road
CrossesLongs Branch
Location1 1/2 MI N of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyBlount County
StateAlabama
Coordinates33.84295, -86.7272
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$387,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deans Ferry Road over Longs Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deans Ferry Road over Longs Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Deans Ferry Road over Longs Branch carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Deans Ferry Road over Longs Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Deans Ferry Road over Longs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.